Inspection Detail
Inspection: 873285.015 - Midwest Construction Co., Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Wichita Area Office
Site Address:
Midwest Construction Co., Inc.
19th And Juneberry Rd
Burlington, KS 66839
Mailing Address:
19830 Q Rd., Holton, KS 66436
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 237310/ Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/05/2013
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/11/2014
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 781992 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $4,200 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,200 |
| Current Penalty | $3,360 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,360 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citaton Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Serious | 19261417 O01 | 05/24/2013 | 06/20/2013 | $3,360 | $4,200 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 1:30 p.m. on February 4, 2013, an employee was operating a crawler crane engaged in bridge construction. While performing pile driving activities, the employee was killed from crushing injuries when the American 599 crawler crane overturned. The rated capacity of the crane was exceeded regarding the boom angle to weight ratio.
Keywords: Boom, Crane, Crawler Crane, Crushing
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 873285.015 | 51 | M | Fatality | Crane Operator |
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